Competent Crew

Susan took a weeklong sailing class to become certified "Competent Crew" through the Irish Sailing Association. The class was taught in Carlingford, County Louth on the border of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The weather was typical Irish...rain, sun, wind, and waves! One day the wind was blowing 40 knots and the waves were 3 metres!!! We were wearing all of our foul weather gear as well as our safety harnesses. We learned a lot about heavy weather sailing!! The pictures show only sunny weather, however, because during the 40 knot winds it was impossible to hold onto anything except the boat, let alone a camera!